REVIEW ANSWERS A1. (3) The term fundamentals of leadership refers to the art of influencing people to work toward a specific goal. A2. (3) A successful leader will neither criticize others for his or her mistake nor hide this mistake from subordinates. Taking steps to avoid repeating the error is the appropriate action when an error has been committed. A3. (1) Since an individual’s values and beliefs are influenced by childhood experiences, ethnic background, and religious heritage, an effective leader should take these differences into account in his or her leadership. A4. (3) Initiative, dedication and accountability are traits that are common to all successful leaders. A5. (3) Survival consists of the basics we need to sustain life, thus it is the most important level of human behavior. A6. (4) Every person has different wants and desires; therefore, he or she has a different emotional makeup that cannot be changed. A7. (4) Without a proper understanding of the technical language of your rate, you will be unable to communicate effectively, and will misinterpret official publications. These problems will affect your advancement. A8. (1) When reporting status, do not stretch the truth nor take up more of your superior’s time than is absolutely necessary. A9. (2) You should never promise an award because awards come through the chain of command. A10. (2) Constructive feedback is used help the individual improve his or her performance. A11. (4) The four types of advising and counseling sessions are personal, career, performance, and disciplinary. A12. (1) Improvements under the continuous improvement program should be standardized to make the improvements available to everyone. Standardization results in ease of use and will meet all applicable standards. A13. (1) Top performance from our Navy personnel can be expected only when their knowledge and skills are up to the requirements for their billets. A14. (4) Assignment to fleet and service schools is not the responsibility of the training petty officer. This decision is made by the Sailor’s chain of command. A15. (2) By using thought-provoking questions in a classroom discussion, all participants are encouraged to voice their opinions and thoughts about the material. A16. (3) Procedures that will be physically repeated by a trainee require a physical demonstration in order for them to observe and later perform the procedure. A17. (2) Exposed training aids may distract the group’s attention from other steps in the lesson. A18. (3) Members who are inactive in the CTT process for a period of 24 months must repeat formal training. 1-21